Caltrans District 8 began a $5 million project this month on State Route 247 near Lucerne Valley. The Mill and Overlay work will take place weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. east of Midway Ave. to Clark St., and from south on Rabbit Springs Rd. to south of Cape Gloucestor Ave. A pilot car will be escorting drivers through the work area. See more information about Caltrans Projects in our area.